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Skirt Loving

19 November 2014

Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
Dresses are one of my favourite clothing pieces to wear. Not only are they very easy to style, but they're comfortable for me to wear and I don't have to worry about the length too often, which is a completely different story for trousers. On the other hand, I have never been fond of skirts. Dresses and skirts are often clumped together in one category, but I always prefer to wear dresses and find skirts occasionally uncomfortable; and when I was younger, I found it difficult to find items to pair with a skirt. Today, I have grown to love skirts almost as much as I like to wear dresses. My skirt today is a recent favourite, it's of course made of jersey, a dress fabric I adore. The pattern on the skirt is very basic, but from afar looks complex which makes the outfit appear more exciting. I managed to stick with my comfort colour, blue, and find a coat to match. Which I'm wearing over a basic navy tank top that's elasticated so it's comfortable under my skirt. I never used to even consider wearing skirts, but today I'm loving it.
PS: You may have noticed my blog has a new name and domain, I think Anika May has a nice ring to it, what do you think?
Top - made for me // Skirt - Next // Coat - Dorothy Perkins // Boots - Brantano // Bag - gift
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A Spot of Blue

11 November 2014

Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
The dress I'm wearing today is by far one of my very favourites. If you've been following my blog for a while, you will know my wardrobe consists of a lot of skater or fit-n-flare dresses. They're what I feel most comfortable with as they suit my hourglass body shape well and create a really feminine silhouette. However, the jumper-dress style is really growing on me as I begin to experiment more with my style choices. I think the dress is still flattering without making me feel uncomfortable and had to be made in my comfort colour - blue. As it's getting a lot colder, and a lot dark very quickly, I like to dress to keep warm. This is mainly because I'm one of those incredibly irritating Northerners that always complains about being cold. I know that I have to dress to stay warm or I'll be shivering and miserable all evening. Today I'll be in the city centre later in the day and it gets really windy and cold making my bright blue dress ideal as it's made of knitted cotton-jersey. It also contains a little bit of wool. I'm allergic to wool, so I can't wear 100% wool garments, but this blend of fabrics means I will stay warm, and cosy all evening. My grey coat, which is mostly wool can be worn as it's not touching my skin and won't irritate it. As the focus point of my outfit is my dress, I kept the accessories dark so they would compliment the look nicely.
Dress - made for me // Coat - Dorothy Perkins // Shoes - Brantano // Bag - TK Maxx
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Hello, November.

1 November 2014

Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
This time of year is my favourite time of year. Most people are more focused on how it's getting darker so quickly but that's just a good sign that winter is on it's way! Halloween is great and all, but I really love November and December. Even though I'm a spring baby, I prefer the complete opposite side of the year. In school, I was the one kid that would always point out that it's snowing outside due to sheer excitement. Snow means more hot chocolate which is all good for me. This end of the year also brings sweaters, blankets and books, super cosy socks and plenty of candles. Over the year my collection of candles has frown which means I'm stocked up for the winter. The weather is not too hot but not frost bite cold which brings layering and autumn nail colours. I love to watch fireworks and November 5th marks bonfire night so I just can't wait! Today's outfit is a perfect example of what I would wear to a bonfire. The weather is  usually quite cold but the heat from the fire makes up for it, however I still think jeans are the best choice. My hat which is yet another beanie this week, suits the month well as the colours are great for this season. The wool knit has become a genuine favourite of mine as they keep me warm and cosy especially when the chillier winds are blowing.
What's your favourite thing about this time of year?
Jumper - M&S // Jeans - Miss Selfridge // Boots - Dorothy Perkins // Bag - Next // Hat - Matalan
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Sunny Sapphire

28 October 2014

Baildon, West Yorkshire, UK
Bright blue has always been a go-to colour for me, most of you will have seen my almost luminous blue coat as I wear it quite often. I have always favoured this colour because I think it compliments my skin tone rather than clashes or washes it out. Colours like red and orange aren't great for me unless they're quite dark. Usually, the brighter the blue, the better and today my top half is shining sapphire. My jumper, which I have had for a while now is cotton, jersey and wool - ideal for this time of year. The fabric is really soft as it's quite a tight knit so I can brave the cold without a heavier coat. My jumper is a little shorter than the average length which I like as I can pair this top with either trousers or a skirt. My matching hat, which is from Next was my first ever beanie hat. I've always favourite this style of hat simply because they don't make my head look any bigger, unlike most hats do. The two bright colours on the top half contrast really well with my dark hair and skin, I feel a little bit like a human highlighter. As I wanted all the focus of my outfit to be on the top, I chose my favourite charcoal jeans, a matching denim rucksack and some faux leather hi-tops.
Do you have a go-to comfort colour?
Jumper - M&S // Jeans - Topshop // Shoes - Fred Perry // Bag - TK Maxx // Hat - Next
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My Excuse Is That I'm Young

27 October 2014

Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
There's always that one item of clothing that you just cannot get rid of. There's not one element in the entire world that can demolish this specific bond and it has been your go-to look for at least a year now. That's exactly how I feel about today's dress. I'm absolutely crazy about it and I'm so excited for Autumn as the deep berry or maroon colour is ideal for this season. I've also been loving prints so the dark aztec print on the dress is ideal. This season has introduced a lot more coats and jackets which means I get to layer underneath to keep warm. There are so many different styles of cover-ups, the list is endless, but today I have chosen this khaki green coat with a faux fur collar to go with my look. I think the berry-like colour and the very dark green blend together really well and are two excellent colours for Autumn. I have also chosen matching accessories, as I wanted most of the focus to be on the clothing. This rustic rucksack is a new favourite of mine, it's denim but really light and pairs well with plenty of items in my wardrobe. Similarly, my boots, which are always a favourite of mine, are versatile as they pair with skirts and dresses as well as trousers or jeans. They're faux leather - making them waterproof and affordable!
 Dress - Topshop // Coat - Next // Boots - Brantano // Scarf (snood) - Primark // Bag - TK Maxx
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